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Berks-lehigh Police Announce Tip Line

April 02, 2008|The Morning Call

The Berks-Lehigh Regional Police Department unveiled its newest crime-fighting tool with the announcement Sunday of an anonymous tip line.

Community relations officer Peter V. Nickischer said the line was started under the direction of Chief Michael Weiser. The tip line will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Nickischer said.

Residents in Maxatawny and Upper Macungie townships and Lyons and Topton will be able to leave anonymous messages or identify themselves, Nickischer said.

The new line can be reached by dialing 610-683-8740, then pressing the number 2 when prompted.

Neighborhood crime watch members suggested the tip line to police and the department took heed, Nickischer said. He said anyone with other crime-fighting tips or suggestions can let him know by calling him at 610-683-8740 ext. 225 or by e-mail at blrpdcrimeprevention@gmail.com.